A Summer Semester Abroad in Costa Rica

If you are looking for a departure from the college experience norm, dive into a summer semester abroad in Costa Rica! Costa Rica is a country nestled in the Central American isthmus, and is bordered by Paraguay and Nicaragua. Students interested in an adventure abroad may love the diverse landscapes, diverse wildlife, bright blue oceans and vibrant people that make the Costa Rica an unforgettable educational and personal experience. Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica programs might be the experience you've been waiting for.

Why Choose a Summer Study Abroad in Costa Rica?

If you’re still on the fence about a summer study abroad in Costa Rica, here are some aspects of the unique country that might entice you.

Mysterious Beginnings

Costa Rica is home to ancient ruins that are a popular attraction for visitors. There are over 200 stone spheres scattered throughout the country of Costa Rica. Although their origins are known to be from pre-Spanish era indigenous people, not much else is clear. A visit to these ruins may make a great addition to your summer semester abroad program.

Flora and Fauna

Costa Rica is home to some of the most unique wildlife and climates found throughout the world. Costa Rica boasts over 4% of the entire world’s expected biodiversity living within the 200 mile stretch of land. That’s over half a million species throughout the country![i]

Wildlife lovers or students seeking a degree in environmental science, biology or a related topic should put Coco’s Island on their must-see list. Coco’s Island is a world-renowned wildlife park off the coast of Costa Rica that features natural wonders such as caves, volcanic tunnels, and plants indigineous to the island.[ii] Its coast is a popular scuba diving location as well.

Even the Winters Are Warm

Since Costa Rica is below the equator its seasons are the opposite of what they are in the northern hemisphere. But don’t worry; a summer semester abroad in Costa Rica will likely still have weather in the 70 degree range, with lows only in about the upper 50 degree range. For many students this type of “winter” is pretty awesome.

Get Ready for Your Summer Abroad in Costa Rica

Before you grab your passport, your bags and go you first need to find the perfect program that will make summer study abroad in Costa Rica worthwhile. Search for programs that might fit your degree program and desired Costa Rican town in the drop down menus above. Your unforgettable journey is only a click away on StudyAbroad.com

Choose the academic program that best suits your college degree and general elective needs. CEA strategically partners with two universities in Costa Rica: Veritas University and Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia (ULACIT). Veritas Unive

The Heredia program offers three diverse academic areas: Spanish Language, Ecological Studies, and Latin American Studies. The intensive language approach allows you to complete up to two years of university foreign language coursework in only one semeste

RRCS students assist Osa by taking part in sea turtle monitoring, river otter surveys, forest restoration, amphibian surveys, and more. We also partner with the Costa Rican government, working with small land owners on sustainable land use practices.

Budget, low cost, non-profit programs in San Jose and Coronado. Verified, fully accredited programs. Earn academic credit. Discounts available. Open to all college students, high school, and adults worldwide - depends on program. Flexibility with program

On our Summer in Costa Rica program, you’ll live in the vibrant capital of San José at Universidad Veritas. Here, you can improve your Spanish, take fascinating courses in English, and explore the country’s incredible biodiversity

Center for Study Abroad (CSA)

Study Spanish language, Costa Rican culture, and Central America studies at the University of Veritas. Low cost, discounts, high quality academic program. 20 hrs per week, 4 hrs per day. Open to all students and adults worldwide. Summer, Monthly, Quarter

AIFS Summer Advantage

Earn 3 college credits on a 3-week program studying Spanish Language with AIFS in San Jose. An optional 3-credit Environmental Science course is also available. Immerse yourself in Costa Rican life as you live with a local family in a homestay. Enjoy a 3-

Student-Athletes Abroad

- Train for your sport with specialized workouts
- Earn academic credit from one of the best universities in Central America
- Volunteer with local youth and immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture living with a host family

AFS-USA

AFS offers year, semester, and summer programs to destinations throughout Costa Rica. AFS is currently offering hundreds of scholarships for students flexible with their country choice and ready for an adventure.Costa Rica is one of the most popu

KIIS Study Abroad (KIIS)

The Costa Rica program will last 25 days. The program, based at the Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, offers study opportunities in one of the most advanced democracies in Latin America. Students will have the opportunity to interact with one of the fr

Comunicación sin Fronteras

Our program uses a mixture of different learning methods of Spanish. We seek to expose the student to oral language production.
The course consists of both grammar and conversation, focusing more on oral production, hence the importance of cultural immers

Frontier

Costa Rica has the bigest concentration animal species on earth. It's also a beautiful and relaxed tropical paradise. Frontier has 25 years experience in managing gap year and volunteering service trips in Costa Rica, with placements in rainforest conse

Diversity School

The program is always based on communication and cultural immersion. Furthermore we include excursions, social and environmental topics in the curriculum. We want our students to have a diverse experience, a lot of fun and learn in and from the beautiful

ISLS - Spanish Institute

The purpose of our Children's Camp is to combine a number of different fun activities in an overall learning environment. This creates a less intensive and more enjoyable atmosphere for younger children to learn Spanish.

360 Student Travel

This one of a kind program combines 25 hours of community service and the opportunity to learn Spanish at variety of locations of the Centro Panamericano De Idiomas (CPI) Spanish Language School in Heredia, Flamingo and Monteverde with the excitement of t

Duke University

This immersion experience is built around classroom and community interactions. Students will participate in class discussions, presentations, community interactions and visits to local sites related to health as well as talks by guest speakers. Additiona

College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS)

Students take courses in Spanish language, which is offered at all levels. One course in English, 3 or 4 credits, can also be taken. Students are housed in Costa Rican homestays; breakfast and dinner with families on class days.

Institute of Cultural Ecology

I.C.E. internships are for exceptional individuals walking the path less traveled. Whether you are a High School graduate taking a time out before college, a college student seeking to earn internship credit, or a professional in search of a new career di

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